Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from Neutrogena lists 14 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
14INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, kaolin, bentonite, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, gluconolactone, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, xanthan gum, parfum, sodium citrate, disodium edta, titanium dioxide
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser for Oily Skin against your own profile.

